Jones Act

52 House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, urged President Donald Trump to let the Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it creates a loophole for adversarial countries. The waiver, which allows foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports, has facilitated over 136 voyages since March 2024, reducing fuel costs and improving supply chains, particularly for gasoline and propane. Analysis shows no significant threat to U.S. maritime dominance, with only one Chinese-flagged vessel among the voyages.

U.S. auto sales in Q2 showed mixed results with General Motors reporting a 4% decline while Stellantis, Toyota, and Hyundai saw growth. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans urged President Donald Trump to let a Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it harms U.S. shipping and national security. LSU New Orleans held a ceremony to mark its return to the LSU System after 15 years under the University of Louisiana System.

Eight candidates are competing for the U.S. House 1st Congressional District. The Q&A topics include the Jones Act, renewables, and Trump.

Lei Ahu Isa, a candidate for State Senate District 13, proposes eliminating the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a policy target in their campaign platform.

The Trump administration’s two consecutive Jones Act waivers threaten an already vulnerable shipbuilding industry, including in Puget Sound. The waivers are criticized for harming the U.S. shipbuilding sector.

Gas prices in the U.S. are reaching historic highs due to the Iran conflict disrupting oil supplies, with Memorial Day travelers facing steep costs. President Donald Trump has implemented measures like releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and waiving the Jones Act to mitigate prices, but regional disparities persist, particularly on the West Coast.

Gas prices in the U.S. have reached historic highs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, disrupting energy markets and causing economic strain. The White House and President Donald Trump have implemented measures like releasing oil reserves and waiving the Jones Act to mitigate costs, but prices remain elevated, particularly on the West Coast and Midwest.

President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days, allowing international ships to transport goods between U.S. ports. The move aims to reduce energy prices by increasing shipping flexibility.

The Trump government has extended the Jones Act waiver by 90 days to reduce oil prices, part of a broader U.S. strategy to address rising fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections.

The Trump administration extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days to increase fuel supply and lower prices in the U.S. The decision follows new data showing improved supply access to U.S. ports through the waiver.

President Trump is considering extending a waiver on the Jones Act to ease oil shipping costs amid rising fuel prices from the Iran war. The 60-day waiver, issued on March 18, allowed 40 foreign-flagged tankers to transport 9 million barrels of oil between U.S. ports, reducing costs, particularly in Alaska. However, the policy faces opposition from protectionists who argue it harms U.S. shipping industries, while libertarians criticize it as a burdensome law.

Energy prices have risen due to increased shipping costs, which surged over 10% linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The Jones Act suspension by Trump was expected to mitigate costs but did not prevent the increase.

The article discusses how the war with Iran has undermined the America First policy, questioning the feasibility of maintaining both a war effort and adherence to the Jones Act. It highlights the financial and logistical challenges faced by the country in managing these dual commitments.